The Sherwood Foundation Education Grants
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits primarily serving Omaha and the surrounding metro area. The Sherwood Foundation focuses on closing the education achievement gap in Omaha.
Program Goals
The Sherwood Foundation is one of Nebraska's largest private education funders with a strong focus on Omaha schools and education equity. The foundation funds programs that close the learning gap for underserved students.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Contact the Sherwood Foundation through sherwoodfoundation.org. The foundation uses an inquiry-based process for larger grants.
Cycle Notes
Inquiry-based process. Contact the foundation to assess alignment before submitting.
Grant Award Amount
Varies. The Sherwood Foundation is a major Nebraska funder with significant grant capacity.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits primarily in the Omaha metro area.
What does the Sherwood Foundation fund?
Education equity programs for underserved Omaha students.
How do Omaha schools apply?
Contact sherwoodfoundation.org to discuss alignment before submitting.
How much does Sherwood grant?
Varies. It is one of Nebraska's largest education funders.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Omaha area schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nebraska standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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